HI!!! Friends and Family come walk with Ellie's dream Team in the 24th Autism Awareness Walk on the 26th of April. This event supports so many programs that help People with Autism and their families in our community!! Ellie and I have been very grateful for the these programs as they help her navigate through a world that doesn't quite understand her, and allows her to experience life's amazing twist and turns in her own unique way! They also help me as her mother to learn new ways to help and understand her unique way of viewing the world.If your not able to walk with us an would like to help us reach our goal, in making a small donation/ or share our page that would be greatly appriecaited, as these programs are so beneficial to our community and they only keep going by everyone in our community supporting and helping one another. So thank you again and i we appreciate every single one of you!

DATE: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Registration Time: 9:30 am to 10:45 am

Walk Begins: 11:00 am promptly; Pre-Walk Announcements at 10:45 am

LOCATION: Lake Erie Speedway – 10700 Delmas Drive NORTH EAST

Join us for the 24th Annual Walk for Autism! This empowering two-mile walk aims to raise awareness about Autism while funding crucial programming and activities for individuals with Autism in our community. All proceeds, a full 100%, remain here in our local area.

Why should you be a part of this? Our 24th Annual Walk for Autism on April 26, 2025, is more than just a walk—it's a celebration of community, support, and empowerment. This event stands as the Autism Society NWPA's flagship fundraiser, enabling us to provide vital Family Sensory and Social Outings, Family Support Activities and Education, and Therapeutic Programs for individuals on the autism spectrum across their lifespan.

By registering, donating, or participating, YOU help make these crucial services possible all year long. This year’s walk promises to be another exciting and fun-filled event for families, friends, and the community! Join us on April 26, 2025, and together, we’ll make this the BEST Walk for Autism yet.

REGISTER TO WALK

 
What’s Happening?

~ Easy access & secure venue
~ Plenty of onsite parking
~ Indoor restrooms
~ Kidz Exploration Station
~ Team Photo Backdrop station!
~ Selfie photo stations – snap a photo and share
~ Local Food Trucks
~ Registration options (t-shirts, long sleeves, or hoodie)
~ Walk team prizes 
~ Deluxe basket & themed basket auctions
~ Complimentary coffee & hot chocolate
~ Together We Walk custom banners/yard signs 

Walk Registration Information: (2025 Walk apparel ONLY available with pre-registration on/or before April 1, 2025.)

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2025

Adult (age 15 and older) registration donation:

– $22.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk t-shirt
– $26.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk long-sleeve t-shirt
– $36.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk Hoodie

Tween (age 10 – 14) registration donation:

– $12.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk t-shirt
– $16.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk long-sleeve t-shirt
– $26.00 – Pre-registered includes 2025 Commemorative Walk Hoodie

Youth (age 0 – 9) walk for free

– $10.00 optional YOUTH 2025 commemorative Walk t-shirt – pre-order only by the pre-registration deadline of April 1, 2025.

*Anyone aged 0-9 who would like an ADULT SIZE shirt needs to register as a TWEEN Walker.

2025 Commemorative Walk t-shirt, long sleeves, or hoodies – pre-registered walkers (deadline APRIL 1, 2025) will receive one commemorative 2025 shirt (selected at registration). Walk registrations will be accepted after the April 1, 2025 deadline but will not receive the 2025 Commemorative Walk apparel option. EXTREMELY Limited vintage Walk t-shirts will be available for pre-registrations received after the APRIL 1 deadline but not guaranteed.

On-site registration ($25.00 per Walker age 15 and older; $15.00 per Walker age 10 – 14) will be available at the Walk on April 26, 2025, but will not include the 2025 Commemorative Walk apparel options. NO Vintage Walk t-shirts will be available at on-site registration.

Our Annual Walk for Autism is made possible by our families, team captains, community, and sponsors.

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Please double-check your Walk registrations carefully, especially when selecting apparel sizes and types. Unfortunately, we are unable to exchange wrongly ordered sizes or types of apparel. Due to rising costs, we are no longer able to order extras for these instances. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring the correct selections are made.  If you find a mistake in your Walk registration, please contact our office at (814) 455-3540. We are happy to make changes to your registration up to and including April 1, 2025.